NEC 42VP4 User Manual

PlasmaSync Plasma MonitorUser’s ManualNEC Solutions (America), Inc.

3Rear View/ Terminal BoardA AC INConnect the included power cord here.BConnect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correctpolarity.Please refer to

4→ VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 → VIDEO3POWEROFF ONRGB/PC DVD/HDVIDEOPOSITION / CONTROLMENU/ENTERPOINTERZOOMOFF TIMEREXITVOLUMEMUTEWIDE DISPLAYMULTI SELECTAUTO ADJ

5Battery Installation and ReplacementInsert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them inwith the proper polarity.1.Press and open the cover.2.Ali

6POWER/STANDBYApprox.7m/23ft Using the wired remote control modeConnect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remotejack and the “REMOTE IN” termi

7InstallationVIDEO(IN/OUT)VIDEO 1VIDEO 2VIDEO 3AUDIO 1DVD1 / HD1R(MONO)LY Cb/Pb Cr/PrRGB2 / DVD2 / HD2RGB 1R/VDG/ B/HD(IN/ OUT)DVI (Digital RGB)AUDI

8Connecting Your PC or Macintosh ComputerConnecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasmamonitor will enable you to display your computer’s scr

95 4 3 2 115 14 13 12 1110 9 8 7 6Pin Assignments and Signal Levelsfor 15 pin RGB (Analog)Pin Configuration and Signal of theRGB 3 Connector (DVI Conn

10Note:1. The VIDEO1 and RGB1 terminals can be used for either INPUT or OUTPUT.When LOOP OUT is ON, do not connect an OUTPUT signal from another unit,

11Basic OperationsPOWERTo turn the unit ON and OFF:1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet.2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote c

12OFF TIMERTo set the off timer:The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60,90 or 120 minutes.1. Press the OFF TIMER button to start t

Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42VP4,42VP4D Plasma MonitorNEC’s PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edgevisual technology and sophisticated des

13Wide Screen Operation (manual)With this function, you can select one of five screen sizes.When viewing videos or digital video discs1. Press the WID

14Information䡵 Supported resolutionSee page 41 for details on the display output of thevarious VESA signal standards supported by themonitor.䡵 When 85

15Menu OperationsThe OSM window is displayed with respect to thescreen as shown on the diagram.* Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSM may bedisplay

16Main menu Sub menu Functions Default ResetPICTURE CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast. Center YesBRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness. Center YesSHARPNESS Ad

17Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset OPTION2 PWR. MGT. Sets the monitor for use as an energy-saving display when used with a computer. OFF Yes

18Picture Settings MenuAdjusting the pictureThe contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can beadjusted as desired.Example: Adjusting the contr

19Reducing noise in the pictureUse these settings if the picture has noise due to poorreception or when playing video tapes on which the picturequalit

205. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “GAIN RED”.WHITE BALANCECOLOR TEMP. HIGHEXITGAIN REDGAIN GREENGAIN BLUEBIAS REDBIAS GREENBIAS BLUERESET : O

21Adjusting the colorsUse this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red,green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan.Such adjustments will not affec

22Setting the allocation of the audio connectorsSetting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desiredinput.Example: Setting “AUDIO INPUT1” to “VIDEO

PrecautionsPlease read this manual carefully before using your plasmamonitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTIONRISK OF ELEC

23Information When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF”IMAGE ADJUSTEXITASPECT MODEV-POSITIONH-POSITIONV-HEIGHTH-WIDTHAUTO PICTUREFINE PICTUREPICTURE ADJ.: FUL

24Setting the BNC connectorsSelect whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors toRGB and component.Example: Set the BNC INPUT mode to “COMP.”Pres

25Setting high definition images to the suitablescreen sizeUse this procedure to set whether the number of verticallines of the input high definition

26Resetting to the default valuesUse these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE,AUDIO, IMAGE ADJUST, OPTION1~3, etc) to thefactory default

27䡵 Restoring the factory default settingsSelect “ALL RESET” under the OPTION1 menu. Notethat this also restores other settings to the factorydefaults

28ORBITERUse this to set the picture shift.Example: Setting “ORBITER” to “AUTO1”Perform Steps 1-2 of LONG LIFE, then...3. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to s

29Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITESet a time duration.Example: Setting to that the INVERSE mode startsin 2 hours and proceeds for one hour and a hal

30Information䡵 Setting the timeWORKING TIME ...Set the time duration for “SCREENWIPER”.When the WORKING TIME is setto “ON” the mode will stay on.WAI

31Option3 Settings MenuUsing the timerThis function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFFautomatically at a set time.Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main

32PROGRAM TIMERThis sets the day and time at which the power will beswitched ON/OFF as well as the input mode.Example: Setting so that the power will

NOTE:When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGBcable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable.And regarding DVI and power cab

33OPTION33 / 3EXIT PREVIOUS PAGETIMERPWR. ON MODECONTROL LOCKIR REMOTELOOP OUTID NUMBERVIDEO WALL: VIDEO2: OFF: ON: OFF: AL

34Loop Out settingWhen this feature is set to ON, the received signal will belooped out.Example: Setting “ON”Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main me

35Video Wall settingUse this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall.Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/2), then perform the followin

36AUTO IDThis feature automatically sets the ID numbers of multipledisplays connected to each other.Example: Setting “ON”Set the ID number for the No.

37P. ON DELAY (Power on delay)Use this function to activate power-on delay.Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations.Example: Setting “ON”Pe

38REPEAT TIMERUse this to set two timers. Each timer can use theDIVIDER, SOURCE and WORK TIME functions.Turn on the AUTO ID before the following opera

39→ ENGLISH ↔ DEUTSCH ↔ FRANÇAIS ←→ ↔ SVENSKA ↔ ITALIANO ↔ ESPAÑOL ←LANGUAGEMENU/ENTEREXITLANGUAGE: DEUTSCHRETURNOKADJ.3. Once the setting is com

40External ControlApplicationThese specifications cover the communications control ofthe plasma monitor by external equipment.ConnectionsConnections a

41 Screen modeDots  lines640400640480848480852480*1800600102476811528641280768136076513607681376768128010241600120064048083262410247

42*1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852480.*2 Display only 400 lines (42VP4/42VP4D) with the screen center

PrécautionsVeuillez lire avec attention ce manuel avant d’utiliser lemoniteur à plasma et le conserver accessible pour s’y référerultérieurement.

43Remedy• Leave some space between the display andthe connected components.• Replace both batteries with new ones.• Set IR REMOTE OFF on OPTION3 menu.

44*1 Overheat protectorIf the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, t

45Screen Size 36.3"(H)20.4"(V) inches921(H)518(V) mmdiagonal 42"42VP4: Installed AR (Anti-Reflection) Filter42VP4D: Installed AG (Ant

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REMARQUE:Pour raccorder un ordinateur à ce moniteur, procéder àl’aide d’un câble RGB à âme de ferrite aux deuxextrémités. Sur les câbles DVI et les c

How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ... 1Part Names and Function ... 2Front View ...

1Drawing B50mm (2")50mm (2") 50mm (2")WallWall50mm (2")50mm (2")You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasmamon

2q PowerTurns the monitor’s power on and off.w Remote sensor windowReceives the signals from the remote control.e POWER/STANDBY indicatorWhen the powe